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Oil to Test Wartime Highs If Hormuz Standstill Drags

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 08:55
Analysts say resumption of prewar levels by July “might introduce $15- to $20-a-barrel upside risk to prices.” 

US Oil Exports to Hit 5M Barrels a Day Amid Global Crunch

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 08:03
Crude shipments for April are already inching toward about 4.9 million barrels a day based on current loadings, up from 3.97 million barrels a day in March.

Spike in Fuel Prices Pushes Inflation Up Sharply

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 07:42
Consumer prices rose 3.3% in March from a year earlier, the Labor Department said April 10. On a monthly basis, prices rose 0.9% in March from February.

Oil Prices Increase Ahead of Planned US-Iran Ceasefire Talks

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 07:18
Oil was up on April 10. Brent crude, the international standard, was 1.8% higher at $97.68 per barrel. Benchmark U.S. crude was up 1.9% to $99.76 a barrel.

USPS Proposes 4-Cent Stamp Increase to 82 Cents

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 16:03
The proposed 4.8% price hike will be reviewed by the Postal Regulatory Commission, an oversight body, and if approved, will go into effect July 12.

Ex-First Brands Officer Says He Was Unaware of Alleged Fraud

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 14:43
“What has happened to the business of First Brands is a tragedy, but the narrative that … this should fall on Patrick James is false,” a spokesperson said.

Third-Generation Volvo Leader Oversees VNR Launch

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 14:08
General Manager Marcus Minkkinen says collaboration, teamwork and problem solving are integral to the company's success.

Class 8 Orders Surge More Than 100% for Second Straight Month

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 13:52
ACT Research preliminary data showed orders jumped 126% from the prior year to 37,200. Sequentially, orders fell 19.5% from 46,200.

Amazon Considers Selling In-House Chips to Other Companies

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 12:30
The disclosure offers a rare glimpse into the scale of Amazon’s in-house chip operation, which produces general-purpose computing and AI accelerators.

Tiny Shipping ETF Becomes Iran War Gauge on 1,300% Rally

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 08:56
Every twist in the Iran war shows up almost instantly in a $65 million exchange-traded fund that most investors have never heard of.

Hormuz Is 'Not Open' as Iran Tries to Formalize Control

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 08:11
Just seven ships, all with a prior link to Iran, were observed making the voyage out of the Persian Gulf. Normal transits in both directions are more like 135 a day.

Project44 Expands AI Strategy With LunaPath.ai Acquisition

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 08:00
Project44 deepened its AI strategy by acquiring LunaPath.ai, bringing execution-focused agent orchestration in-house to improve supply chain outcomes.

Economy Grew at Sluggish 0.5% in Q4 in Downgrade of Estimate

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 07:50
For all of 2025, the economy grew 2.1% last year, slower than 2.8% in 2024 and 2.9% in 2023.

Oil Prices Head Back Toward $100 on Ceasefire Skepticism

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 07:28
Benchmark U.S. crude was 5.4% higher on April 9 at $99.44 a barrel. Brent crude, the international standard, rose 4.1% to $98.70 per barrel.

FedEx Freight Eyes Market Share Gains as Stand-Alone Carrier

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 07:00
FedEx Freight plans to target improved market share among four segments of the less-than-truckload market as a stand-alone entity, according to top executives.

FedEx, Pilots Set Tentative Contract After 5 Years of Talks

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 16:30
FedEx pilots reached a tentative labor agreement with the parcel company, marking a significant step toward resolving nearly five years of negotiations.

Former Negotiator Says Time Favors Canada in USMCA Talks

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 16:15
Pressure on the U.S. economy is building, and Canada can likely get the best outcome in trade negotiations by waiting, according to a former Canadian negotiator.

Transport Fuel Costs Could Test M&A, Investment Bank Says

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 15:50
Companies across the transportation, logistics and industrial sectors are still succeeding in passing higher fuel and input costs on to customers — for now.

War Risk Rates Dip as Shipowners Eye Hormuz Passage

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 15:20
Shipowners are placing “huge volume requests” for insurance cover as they look to transit the Strait of Hormuz following the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal.

Short Squeeze Sends Avis Stock Up More Than 150%

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 14:45
Avis shares have surged more than 150% in a classic short squeeze as hedge funds boost stakes, pressuring short sellers and driving borrowing costs higher.

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